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Leona Ruth Eichelberger

Leona Ruth Eichelberger

Mar 24, 2023

 

Leona Ruth Eichelberger. 91, of Bucyrus, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Promedica in Bucyrus.

 

Leona was born on August 11, 1931, near Chatfield, Ohio, at the Fauser home place to Reuben C. and Marie S. (Fauser) Kalb. They preceded her in death.  Leona married Robert B. Eichelberger in 1958. They had one daughter, Kathleen. During...

Gene Howell

Gene Howell

Mar 22, 2023

 

Gene S. Howell passed away on Wednesday March 22, 2023 at his home in Nevada, Ohio.  Gene was born January 10, 1933 in Carrs, KY to the late Charles Wesley and Mary Maude (Cropper) Howell.  He was married to his first-grade sweetheart, Bonnie Stamm Howell sixty-six years.  Bonnie survives along with four sons, Stanlee B., Aaron K. (Sharon), Harold R. (Melanie), and...

Timothy Allen Alspach

Timothy Allen Alspach

Mar 20, 2023

 

Timothy Allen Alspach, 51 of Marion passed away on Monday March 20, 2023 following an 8-month illness.  Tim was born October 30, 1971 in Bucyrus to Melvin Alspach of Columbia TN and Sharon (Kissling) Alspach of Bucyrus.  He was married July 10, 1993 to Bobbi (Nickell) Alspach who survives along with daughter Alyvia, step mother Lori, brothers Chris (Amber Mullins) Alspach of Marion...

Rodney Ray Clark

Rodney Ray Clark

Mar 18, 2023

 

Rodney Ray Clark, age 68, passed away at Crystal Care of Mansfield March 18, 2023. Rodney was born to the late Charles and Helen (Tanner) Clark November 8th, 1954 in Lodi Ohio. Rodney is preceded in death by parents; wife, Mary (Sellers) Clark, brother, Terry Clark and 2 grandchildren.

Rodney is survived by children, Gabriel (Carmella) Clark, Joseph (Brianne)...

Rosa Lee Hay

Rosa Lee Hay

Mar 16, 2023

 

 

RosaLee Hay, 92 of Bucyrus and most recently of Mansfield passed away on Thursday March 16, 2023 in Mansfield.  RosaLee was born January 18, 1931 in Cozad Nebraska to the late John B. and Emma May (Cloud) King.  She was married August 14, 1993 to Chester "Jack" Hay who preceded her in death on March 9, 2001.  She...

Johnny Schubert

Johnny Schubert

Mar 15, 2023

 

Johnny Schubert, age 93, went home to be with the Lord on March 15, 2023. John was born to the late James Leonard and Annie Hazel (Vann) Schubert in Roane Co.-Oliver Springs, TN on May 8, 1929. John married Eula Schubert on March 24, 1951 who proceeded him in death on December 30, 2020. In addition to his parents...

Isaac Shepherd

Isaac Shepherd

Mar 14, 2023

 

Isaac Shepherd (Zeek), 66, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife on March 14th, 2023. Isaac was born on November 4th, 1956 to Arvel and Eva Shepherd. Isaac grew up in Shiloh and attended Plymouth schools. He later met and married the love of his life, Betty Shepherd on July 26th, 1980. They spent 41 wonderful...

Carol Jean May

Carol Jean May

Mar 12, 2023

 

Carol Jean May, 86 of Bucyrus passed away on Sunday March 12, 2023 at home.  Carol was born January 1, 1937 in Tiffin, OH to the late Charles and Neva (Hill) Ryman.  She was married March 17, 1955 to Albert H. May who preceded her in death on September 20, 1994.  She was also preceded in death by her...

Mollie L. (Nelson) Zornes

Mollie L. (Nelson) Zornes

Mar 11, 2023

 

Mollie L. (Nelson) Zornes

Mollie Zornes of Bucyrus went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2023. Mollie was born in Bucyrus, Ohio to Ella May Nelson on February 23,1945 who precedes her in death. On July 25, 1964, Mollie married Ralph Zornes and they were married for 52 years. He also precedes her in death....

Melvin Starr

Melvin Starr

Mar 8, 2023

 

Melvin Thomas Starr, 89 of rural Crestline passed away on Wednesday March 8, 2023 at Galion Community Hospital.  Melvin was born June 20, 1933 in Tiro to the late William Sylvester and Emma (Cline) Starr.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Ronald Starr and infant grandson Austin Starr.

Melvin is survived by sons Randy and Keith;...

Thomas Howard

Thomas Howard

Mar 3, 2023

 

Thomas Howard, 65, of Marion, Ohio passed away on March 3, 2023 after an extended illness. Thomas was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on June 14, 1957 to John Howard and Myrtle (Lawhun) McGee. He is survived by his children Thomas Howard II (Donna) of Bucyrus, Ohio, Darlene Van Houten of Ontario, Ohio, Lori Cox (Nathan) of Ontario, Ohio, Cindy...

James Leuthold

James Leuthold

Mar 1, 2023

 

James Leuthold, 85 of Galion passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at Bucyrus Community Hospital following a brief illness.  Jim was born August 18, 1937 in Crawford County to the late Paul and Lula (Bantzhaff) Leuthold.

James is survived by daughter Kelly (Jeff) Leuthold-Vogt of Shelby; 3 grandchildren; brothers William of Bucyrus, Paul of Bucyrus, Gerald (Trish) of...

Richard "Rick" Greilich

Richard "Rick" Greilich

Mar 1, 2023

 

Richard "Rick" Greilich, 66 of Bucyrus passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at home.  Rick was born February 23, 1957 in Bucyrus to the late Guenter H. and Dolores M. (Stewart) Greilich.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by niece Amber Sharp.

Rick is survived by son Anthony (Wendy) Greilich and daughter Angela Cox...

Eulanda Jean Clinard

Eulanda Jean Clinard

Feb 27, 2023

 

On February 27, 2023 surrounded by family members, Eulanda Jean Clinard left her earthly home to enter Heaven, her eternal home. 

Eulanda was born November 27, 1935 to Charles Harold Tidaback and Eleanor Seybert Tidaback.  She was born in her grandparents Walter and Zelpha Seyberts home in Bucyrus Ohio.  Shortly after her birth her father died and she...

Richard Wilber Dyer

Richard Wilber Dyer

Feb 26, 2023

 

Richard Wilber Dyer,  76, of Bucyrus, passed away Sunday February 26, 2023 at Marion General Hospital.  Rick was born September 27, 1946 in Mason County Kentucky to Mickel and Dorothy (Cooley) Mae Dyer. Rick is survived by wife Karen (Beller) Dyer who he married July 7 ,1984. Rick is preceded in death by parents, brothers, Hubert Dyer, sisters, Katherine...

Dwight Emory

Dwight Emory

Feb 19, 2023

 

On February 19, 2023, Dwight Emory passed peacefully in his home with his wife, Joyce, of 47 years, who survives. 

 

Dwight was loved by many and known as an avid car guy and fantastic dancer. 

 

Born January 15, 1958 in Fairfield, California to William and Betty (Armstrong) Emory, he has two siblings. William (Billy) Emory, whom he...

Christopher Steven Rank

Christopher Steven Rank

Feb 18, 2023

 

 

Christopher Steven Rank, age 62, passed away at home February 18, 2023. Chris was born to the late James and Mary (Nowakowski) Rank January 3, 1961 in Bucyrus Ohio. Chris is preceded in death by his parents, and brother Doug Rank.

Christopher is survived by children, Nicole Rank and Tyler Rank; brother, Michael (Kathy) Rank; sisters, Stephanie (Tim)...

Shannon Zier Rupe

Shannon Zier Rupe

Feb 13, 2023

 



Shannon Zier, 44 of Bucyrus passed away on Monday February 13, 2023 at Bucyrus Community Hospital.  Shannon was born March 15, 1978 in Bucyrus to Helmuth Zier of Bucyrus and the late Margaret Powers.  In addition to her mother, Shannon was preceded in death by brother Chad; paternal grandparents Ludwig and Rosa Zier; and maternal grandfather Don Powers.

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Thurman Lockhart

Thurman Lockhart

Feb 11, 2023

 

Thurman Lockhart, age 61, passed away at Galion Hospital February 11, 2023. Thurman was born to the late Thurman Eugene Lockhart and Mildred (Gibson)  Stanley April 5, 1961 in Ashland Kentucky. Thurman is preceded in death by his parents, and several brothers and sisters.

Thurman is survived by children, Stephanie (Stephan Bloomfield) Lockhart and Anthony (Tabatha) Lockhart; sisters, Helen...

Rev. Earnest Surgener

Rev. Earnest Surgener

Feb 10, 2023

 

Rev. Earnest Surgener, 86 of Bucyrus went to be with the Lord on Friday February 10, 2023 at O.S.U. Hospital in Columbus following a lengthy illness.  Earnest was born Sept. 9, 1936 in Cawood Ky where his father served as a Sunday School Superintendent in the church of God for 25 years.  He was born to the late James and Maggie...